leecalcars

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Looking for some worldly knowledge on the jaguar XJ8 .
A mate of mine is selling his jag and at a very good price it's in mint condition full service history body work is immaculate pristine interior ,it's the V8 4.0l .

I'm looking for a nice clean car for my self to cruise the highways on weekends away with my wife and son.

As you can see in the pics it has a private plate which will be removed its a 98 and I was amazed how well they drive comfort is of the essence just wanting some info on these as I know very little just things that may go wrong in dye course, I know it's going to be thirsty buts it's only going to be used as a weekend car for long drives around the country not as an every day car as I have my van .

Cheers lee

chocolate_o_brian

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That's nearly as classy as my old Luftpanzarvagen

leecalcars

iTrader: (37)

Forgot to add 290bhp and 290 lb/ft torque

prodriverules

iTrader: (52)

One word Lee..............RUST!

leecalcars

iTrader: (37)

? What the hells one if those

leecalcars

iTrader: (37)

Honestly Ryan its mint no sign of any it's mint only done 59 k been kept in a garage most of its life

prodriverules

iTrader: (52)

I hope for your sake it is mate,wings are ridiculous money and is usually the first place to go,you better have a good look up on the edge that is tucked up at an angle on the front wings!

leecalcars

iTrader: (37)

I have mate rust free she a minter !!

Thought this would be a great weekend car for taking the misses away for secret getaways to hotels and spa's around the country , just a thank you for putting up with me and my project

john banks

Water pumps, cambelt tensioners, nikasil.

chocolate_o_brian

iTrader: (22)

Was my nickname for my trusty 20 year old Merc W124 I bought of Moley_WRX's dad last year

She was oober classy and a very similar colour to your Jaaaag.

leecalcars

iTrader: (37)

There are certain cars you must own with the jag being one of them I can see myself cruising down the m1 for a nice relaxing weekend away !

chocolate_o_brian

iTrader: (22)

You need to wear a tuxedo and aviator glasses. Clean shaven face or neatly trimmed beard are optional. Rolling classy... Tewwy Tibbs style

leecalcars

iTrader: (37)

Was thinking more on the lines of Blue shell suit with white socks and puma trainers hahaha ! With a cap on !!!

fastmike

iTrader: (4)

+1

classic Subaru Si

I suppose it depends on how much 'cheap' is. Less than a grand, and if anything major lets go, then its no big deal to scrap it. I'd take it, at the right price, looks a good 'un and its only just run in on that sort of mileage.

JDM_Stig

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http://www.jaguarownersclub.com/

Bealescooby

iTrader: (36)

I brought 1 of these from the auction last year had 12mths mot and 6mths tax i paid £600 +fees for it was same colour had a dented rear bump but mint with no rust issues
Sold it when the tax run out for £750 to a friends dad who still has it with no issues as yet and sailed through Last Mot
I loved chillin around in it and it drove so smoothly i would personally recomend 1 for comfort

Beastie

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Remember to factor in the cost of a flat cap, pipe and slippers

dukeoffenland

love that plate!

leecalcars

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I get like a kid in a sweet shop when cars are concerned , looking forward to picking it up in a couple of weeks .
First job will be a good power polish , service then x4 new 235x50x17 tyres mot runs out in oct so il get it in for pre test but been told its sailed through all of them , it has new front discs and pads do il be renewing the rears soon , really looking forward to driving it a bit of comfort for once instead of my van !!

classic Subaru Si

Keep us updated with running costs, faults etc... I wouldnt mind one of these myself. Been looking at the supercharged ones, they look great but I've always been warned away from shagwaaars

leecalcars

iTrader: (37)

The 4.2l V8 ain't gona be cheap but as said its a weekend car lovely sound thiugh

ditchmyster

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Lovely cars but very expensive to run, have you priced the tyres up yet? a mate of mine had one quite a few years ago and they were a special size and cost about £120 each and that was at least 15yrs ago, and i bet the rear brakes cost a fortune.

As above rust,rust,rust, i think they used the same metal on maestros and metros and you don't see any of those on the road the these days, i know a bloke that has 3 of them, one is a convertable and worth a fortune but the rust is everywhere.

I'm sure your going in with your eyes wide open, but they are cheap for a reason.

Hope it all goes well for you.

Blue by You

iTrader: (23)

I had a 95 plate x300 Jag for about 6 years from 1998, basically the same car but with a 6 cylinder.
Before you buy it pop in to your local Jag dealer and ask the price of a modest service.
I know you will most likely get it serviced elsewhere, but it will open your eyes to what they really cost to maintain in top condition.
Any parts that break will cost an arm and two legs, and to be perfectly honest I didn't think they were that well made considering all the hype about Jaguar quality.
The engines are silky smooth and the auto trans can't be beaten for undetectable shifting, and they are very comfortable. But the suspension parts carry a lot of load so don't last, and I think the interiors are put together with velcro, well mine was anyway
Mine didn't suffer from rust, but there are plenty around that do.
Oh yeah and they handle like a Thames barge too